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Frogness

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the...

Pre-K - 3rd

Firefly Galaxy: Read Aloud Video

Listen to Firefly Galaxy Read Aloud by Author Sarah Nelson

Firefly Galaxy: Extenstion Activity

This printable activity aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

Firefly Galaxy: Coloring Page

This printable coloring page aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

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Firefly Galaxy

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall – Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Letter For Bob

Written by Kim Rogers and Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Like the Wind

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield

This book from our 'I Like the Weather' series invites young readers to share in the mystery of the...

Pre-K - 2nd

I Like the Sun: Word Search

After reading I Like the Sun! by Sarah Nelson use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

I Like the Sun: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with I Like the Sun! by Sarah Nelson.

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I Like the Sun

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Witches' Little Sister: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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The Witches' Little Sister

Written by Joanne Nelson and Illustrated by Jack Mclellan

The witches' little sister has a magic witches broom, but in the process of getting ready to fly to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Sports Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on sports for PK-2.

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

Written by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
In a Newbery-winning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream

Written by Deloris and Roslyn Jordan and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Members of the Jordan family come together to tell the inspirational story of Michael Jordan, and...
Pre-K - 3rd

Miss Nelson is Missing!: Word Search

After reading Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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Miss Nelson is Missing!

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
Miss Nelson is such a nice elementary-school teacher that all her students take advantage of her...
Pre-K - 2nd

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